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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20
4 RARE CHANCES!

THE tNDERSfG NED wishes To sell her
l. cntiro Millinery Stock and Fixtures,
reasonably for cash or inst ailments to a
responsible party. Also one Square Chick
ering Piano. cheap, for cash.
Mrs. NJ. J. MCKENNA.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Mrs. G. w. Russell presented her expect
ant husband with a fine boy last Satu rday
night Wash was tho recipient OF many
congratulations.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Two bales of cotton of the crop of 1857
were brought to town Thursday by d. g.
HILL s. Meyer was the purchaser at l-l6
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20
LOST.

Sunday August 18th, school medal
conferred upon Miss jamie Faulkner Ivy
the Convent of Mercy, Jackson Miss,
June 18th, 1856. Finder will please restore
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

To DIR. and Mrs. G. Is. johnson last Tues
day was borna fine boy. Tho Telegraph
extends congratulations.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

1t is fair to presume that Gov. McEnery
believes in white primaries and 4 fair deal
in East Baton Bouge. Which side will he
take in Onachita?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

The game of base ball between Monroe
and tho Colony at the latter place last
Thursday resulted i'll Il victory for tho
Monroe team by n score of % to q. Tho
Colony played Gum Swamp yesterday with
Stewart and Sanuel for q battery.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

The third, and most dangerous, crop OF
cotton worms are making their appearance
on the Bayou. Gen. Paris Green is being
called ont again.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ACT OF INCORPORATION

TIE HOUSTON, CENTRAL ARKANSAS
AND NORTHERN RAILROAD COM
PANY.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Green is still in the ling-Bultein
Which Green ? A. Green or z. Green.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Petitions are being circulated and NUM-
erously signed throughout tho parish call
ing npon Capt. w. N. Potts to become a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for District Judge. Capt. Potts is Il
lawyer OF superior ability and would make
an excellant Judge.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH
OF OUACIIrA.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

The white men of Ouachita arc anxious
to know whether Gov. McEnery is with
them or against them in their fight against
negro domination.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Preaching at the Baptist church Sunday
at IL and at night as usual. Jas. r. Cason,
naStOr.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

We are sorry to learn that Mr.. I. N. Bail
who recently left this parish to reside at
Hooks, Buie County, Texas, is dangerously
ill at that place and not expected to live.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Miss Mary Miller ofthis city died Thurs
day evening at O'Clock. Her remain
were forwarded to Water Valley, her for
mer home, for lnterment yesterday.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Can Gov. McEnery's friends otl"rd to
exclude the negro from primaries in East
Baton Rouge and force him upon the white
Democrats of Ouachita?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20
The Executive Committee.

Tho Democratic Parish Executive Com
mittee is composed as follows:
+. G. Hudson, Chairman.
Ward IA. l.. Smith, &C. Phillips, w.
II. Theobalds.
Ward 2-P. Trouard.
Ward 81. +. Box, II. II. Russell, ID. a.
Breard, Jr., A. +. Parker, J. &. Logan.
Ward 4-Filhiol Watkins, A. A. Lacy.
Ward 5-U. Millsaps.
Ward CIV. II. Anders.
Ward 7-Hueh Henry.
Ward S-A. Myatt.
Ward SIS. NJ. McCranie.
There are two vacancies on the Com
mittee-one caused by the removal of Mr.
Box from the parish and the other by the
death of Capt. Henry.
The Telegraph suggests that these yacan-
cies be filled at once by mass meetings OF
the Democrats oftiie wards from which the
vacancies exist.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

On tho first of September Mrs. w. p.
Lacy will open at her residence in this
city school for small boys. She is we'll
known as a teacher of decided ability and
experience and is highly deserving of a
liberal patronage from the people OF Mon
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Hon. II. w. Richardson announces HIM
self in to-day's Telegraph as a candidate
for reelection for Judge of the Fifth Judi
cial District. Judge Richardson is a jurist
of marked ability and long experience and
should he he so fortunate as to receive !,
denomination at the hands of his party
will receive the Telegraph's hearty sup
mort
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

You can now find anything to suit in tho
way of beautiful Office glass inkstands
new style, wrighting paper, blank books,
and tablets of all kinds at ltills' Bookstore.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

FIFTH DISTRICT COURT, PARISH or
GAtIiITA.-NO. 6ij.
SUCCESSION or MRS. MARGARET II.
STONE.
INTIIEEEAS JOHN u. STONE HAS Pc
w titiOncd tho court for letters of ad-
miniStraton on tho estate of the lato Mrs.
Margaret ii. Stone, deceased. Notice il
hereby given to all whom il may concern
To show cause within ten days why the
prayer of the said petitioner should not he
granted.
By order ofthc Court:
AUSTIN GREEN, Cork.
T.. @. BESToS, Attorney.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

The old Jail is being demolished. 1t was
bought by Mr.. d. A. Breard, Jr, and the
lumber is being carried to his plantation
where it will DO utilized III building stables
and cribs.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

The Steamboat Rowcna, loaded with
wood, sunk opposite tho upper Pargoud
place last Saturday. She was raised by
Capt Tindcl of the Littlo Boone Tuesday.
The Rowena suffered but little damage by
her mishap.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

Tho Telegraph is not taking part in local
politics with a view of furthering the poll
teal ambition of any man or set of men.
We don't care who fill the Offices so they
are filled by good mon selected by a
majority Of white Democrats.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

The Spirit of Lawlessness as affecting the
Church-shown in the U: S. government
and in the prohibition movement. A SER
man will be preached on this subject in
the Presbyterian church Tomorrow morn
ing at IL O'Clock,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20
Nhr TrsrasapAl::
un,cial Journal Of the City of Monroe.

MONROE. La, AUGUST 20, 1887.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

The cheapest sowing machine i'll this
country, is the latest improved American
No. 7. Call on Mr.. Kills, if you want one.
and he will guarantee as good a machine as
You can buy anywhere for from $500 TO
$40 90 less money.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20
ARTICLE IN.

All citations shall be served upon the
President, or in his absence, upon the Sec
rotary, Treasurer or &c. eral Attorney %
said corporation.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

advantage of the corporation: and for Sc
curing Inc payment of said bonds or notes.
to mortgage and pledge its rail, Dads, its
capital stock. its corporate franchises, and
any or all of its real or personal property,
~. ,>n.b
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20

The Monroe Bulletin is in an awkward
| situation. 1t declares it cannot support
| Boatner for the United States Senate be-
| cause Mr.. Roatner is IL stakeholder of the
Bulletin Publishing company and one of
its directors. We appreciate highly the
delcacy of tho motive that prompts our
contemporary to this course, and, in order
t hat wo may relieve 1t of the awkward
dilemma, wo suggest, purely in a spirit of
amity and friendship, and for the sake of
harmony Gas Editor Trousdale would put
it), that the stockholders of the Bulletin
meet, pass a resolution in favor of Mr..
Boatner's candidacy, and thus relieve the
editor of the present awkward situation
Shreveport Times.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-08-20
Something New Again.

The best line Of note paper, beautifully
decorated, from 25cts to 40cls per box at
| RillS' bookstore,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

I The question of food is the iiIst witt
which mankind has to grapple and in all
communities that attain To any distinction
as mercantile centers. the business Of sup
plying food material in all lis branches be-
comes of the greatest importance ami ranks
among the first of the industrial interests
of all cities. We refer in speak, ing of food
material chiefly to the grocery trade and Ia
that section of il, confined to the whole
sailing of all merchandise incidental ,n this
branch of commerce, such A. is represented
by Messrs. Il. +. Funk X Co.. wholesale
grocers. produce and commission mer-
chants. No. % North Market street.
Our trade" said Mr. Funk in reply to
the inquiry of the representative Of this
paper. has averaged, very much larger
this year Ia date than for a corresponding
period in 1856. The prospects are indeed
ot the best. While competition is keen
and prices are cut to almost an alarming
extent. We find no trouble in meeting the
largest markets, both east and west A
tull line of staple and fancy groceries. EN-
bracing sugars, teas. cutfees. fish Vinegars,
pickles. salt. canned goods. New Orleans
molasses. cigars and tObaccoS. of which
thev make prominent tsneeiSlltSsssy-sse.
Sssse - sne t1eesfe-s and Snow Bali To-
pace". Inc Doweii wooden ware, the Cellu-
ioiu 'tarch, French Villa and Ontario white
swaps Handy blarking, and the Jack Pot
ana Joe eaik smoking tobaccos. All lines
of produce are handled for cash and snld
on commission. The enterprise and energy
u ,Hls urn are well known among compet-
my establishments and the local trade
lhere are never any dull times hanging
about house.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
Manners OF Literary Men.

AlcNaudTc Dumas. says q CORES pendent.
has tendency TO stand in corners. with
arms folded, and nurse his chin between
the thumb nnd the index Of his right hand.
while he reIaitS SoIne anecdOte of himself
or OF his father ia Il roughish. hnar,.
voice and with certain brusquenes- II
language -augier is n nervous and in
cisiNe ialktr. joyous gautoi, at times. aud
gifted with q communicative laugh. Eeu.n
S.ps.sSyx@.s---~S--- AMI nm
"4i'i % i'i"ii'T- AIphon>c Dau,i.t retaIns
the a"hwariness Gf Bohemian autacaI
ents sar'i"u will talk Your head ,,f !,
single word i sufficient to start him -
fdhi"ini de TofCDurt talks well AMI
elegantly. and with great originality ~
language Victor Hugo aSe,I To ~. rs-
Putcd an eAcesent talher. Barbey IL An
reEli!N. who i one OF th.. lion. ~ M.
Baronne de P"illy's salon. is a master il,
The arr "f cau~-ric. both as a narrator ami
III reiartee. Abnut, ''ot conrSe. i. a csri-
TAI talkcr. lola Is ''bOor in all reSr,a,.i-
ne never apIear> in IL salon. and when bv
chance he Visits one Of hi. cOlI,oOu-- u,
hAturaisin he invariably talks alsI,t the
circulation Of his books and the Scuryv
'hie'erS OF those American publishers
who translate his novels and never nav
liil 'eAt Chicago Tribune
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

cilities controlled by ali the leading pro
ducers Of Springfield. whereby the product
and amount Of labor at present employed
could Immediately be increased from
twenty to thirty per cent. Taking as a
cue the data at hand. which Is complied
from the United States census reports Of
1850, and adding thirty-three per cent,
the amount Of increase believed 70 have
been made in seven years, to capital iIl-
vested, average number OF hands employed,
totally amount of wages annually paid and
value of all material used In Clark county.
which literally means in Springfield, and We
have the following result:
Capital, S7.697. 1888; average number Of
hands employed, LOS; amount of wages
annually, sS.974, T5S; value OF
all material used. 81, ESD, OOl
Every line of trade is represented, too,
by houses whose characteristics are such as
10 warrant the most eulogistic terms of
praise. The mammoth harvesting, plant
ing and other machinery interests, as well
as the minor manufacturers, wholesale
dealers, iobbers and general merchants. are
men who exercise high degree of enter
prise in the prosecution of their various in
lerests; they also believe that whatever is
worth doing at all is worth doing well. SO
they cultivate their trade, aim to develop
friendly feelings and to secure business to
and to the city by bonds which
shall be as soft as silk, yet as powerful as
steel. This policy has been fruitful of such
results as To place Springfield the first in all
he world as center for the manufacture
If harvesting and planting machinery.
RAYMOND.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
Macgregor Bros. a Co.

The report Of this firm who are among
our new and enterprising metal workers
sustains the grand Endorsement of the good
times that have been found among our
business men during the canvass of tb.
city for this review. Their shops are To-
Gated AT Nos. 81 and IS east Washington
street. They are.brass founder and finish
ers of brass goods generally, ard deal in all
kinds OF babbit metal, solder. etc, giving
employment 10 ten hands. Special at:en-
tion is made of experimental jobbing. A
full Equipment OF mechanical appliances is
shown in their plant and engagements are
talked OF in the near future. They are |
making rapid adrancements towards the /
of frstelass steam work. and |
Ire all practical men having had from
Eighteen to forty years experience in this
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

HE Prince Royal Of Grerc. dr,yys hi.
pay a> >uh-li"rtenant monthly. like an
me other officers. EeccufIv h.. f,,,,'i
hiih>th "d1c&ed lie shilIinys II, -
mon "iih ia" "thtIr, 20 paN I.,r IL en-
in- ~ age banquet -t.eu' Orleans -rin,...-
Democrat
Inc "At'!H German band" wss lprlv tb,.
happersTt 70 play under the B-In,,r, ,,f,,,tl,r,
cue "'Gvi AFTERNOON They were a fair .r.,.i
"'e'' % Their Eind, Llaring and noisy ,..,,..,.
-e'' IA tnri'' i.ica ami all together in r,,,,.,
'1ii' m ''oh' !"iiS practice. Tn. butler ,f ,b,
i'e't'h'N >tart>N "at 10 drive rh.f,, away -,
.he' interrupted rhe music With, l,,, g.,
belmont Ordered him to Invite them !,
naPlN thought hal struck her Il Is3;s. -.
sei'ieihen, said the master OF ,,.r.,,,,.,,is'-
'e minutes later, n party OF u,r f,;.,,,,
nave Consented 20 give sn imitation ~ -.
pai"i. ~" have the pleasure Of ip,roir,g,
Us 'ieh. iien the six member. of ,L,
nSahiiafi"n iilei awkwardlv into ,,I,r.. o..
piaS",i piecr. The audience d,.Ii-b,.,,l,-
iAfF' tha' 'he mimirry was perf,-., ,s,...i..TI,
ne make UP 81 the PLAYERS. who v...r,, -
gu dozen unIes. Would Won tax. o.
"r any thing but genuine street ,rr,,,ys,l,,.,.,
'as asked 0f a belle. Indeed, YES M. con,
aeh'iS replied; they're very clever n, ~.
'iih!crS but one Gun always tell ytp,I.rT,s,'
. hla''er how disguised. am diving ~ rinJ
~ "A' 'ney sre' American Musician
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
Andrews, Wise A p,t,.

lhis Ii one of the commercial land
marks OF the city. IL is also an establish
nlent that bears an nnbroken from, A. an
pied to continuous prosperity since i,s
foundation. The lines OF merchandise ron
resented embrace nearly everything re-
4uired for furnishing hntis. s,ar,iny
trom the stoves, ranges. china. crocs.ry
ana hnware. cutlery and glassware, 10 IN.
richest modern and antique designs of fm-
niture, carpets, rugs, mantels, CRATES. win
dow draperies. and hundreds of sdditjopa,
features called into Use BY the houSekesn-
ers demands ami needs. In converse
tlon with the senior Of tIl. hou.. i, vas
stated that the commercial horizon ,vos
clear and bright for prosperous wear tha,
business To date with this firm had han
much larger and more active than in recent
years Their premises are amopg ,h.
afgest OF any single mercantile institution
u Springfield. a> they occupy Nos. 4" and
\, or one-half of the Mitchell block ON
,outh Limestone street. They measure
Ut sew and lay carpets. drape windows
iih denver anything from their Stocl in 1
my part oi the city or county.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
\. c. ivan. Manufacturing Co.

III the several lines of planting nipple
ments and harrows manufactured here, >"
said Mr.. A. e. Evans, .'all show a decided
Increase in sales up To date in the present
year. and many of them have doubled in
that direction. a. compared to similar
period IN lssG. The year will be prosper
Gus one a. Tar as the demand for our goods
Is concerned, and if there is speedy soll-
tion OF the present somewhat confused un-
derstanding and object of the ntsr-state
commerce law, lsS1 will be decidedly the
best for business that has dropped among
US In recent times"
In company with the superintendent of
the works the reporter made a tour Of Sey-
eral departments, interviewing his conSort
as he proceeded. Speaking of corn planters
and harrows he said This division of the
labors ot the A. {. Evans Manufacturing
Co. has shown "A remarkable activity during
the manufacturing season for this years
trade. We are running double time and
two forces of hands, and are still behind
on our contracts. The recorder trade from
the south and west for all lines of our
planting implements has been the largest
the company has ever received"
The Evans adjustible iron frame lever
harrow, which is made especially for the
western market. has no equal. IL can he
used as straight tOOth-pulverizing harrow
or as slantlng toOtf-SmoOthing harrow.
Any desired slant is governed BY means OF
the lever. The beams are made of iron
tubes, the teeth of steel, and the workman
ship III putting the two together Is the best
that practical and scientific artisans can
produce. The Evans triple harrow, which
Stirs. pulSerizeS and smOoths the soil at one
operation. is probably the greatest inyen-
ton of its class this century has produced
The sections Of this harrow are 81 hinged
that the draft OF the team causes il Ia hug
the ground, and being drawn at an angle Of
f"rty-fEe degrees. it makeS a complete
pulverizer and a splendid sod harrow. II
is the easiest to handle and operate. is the
strongest and most durable harrow made.
and saves time, money and labor.
= The A. e. Evans company manufacture
corn planters, check-rowers. corn planter
with fertilizer, combined planter and drill.
cotton seed planters: also one-horse corn
drills. one-horse corn drill and fertilizer.
triple and two-s section harrows. which are
the standard Of the United States market.
is given to l25 hands. who are
annually paid between $50. 900 and $40, 900
in wages
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
Standard Manufacturing Co.

The manufacturing of city should re-
ceive the first and greatest consideration at
the hands of its citizens. il is the class of
industrial pursuits that gives ii reputation
abroad, that widens and extends its COM
mercial fame and annually enlarges its To-
cal revenues, though distributing to thou
sands of skilled artisans, vast sums of
money which is largely retained within the
corporation limits. The diversity of manu-
featuring in Springfield is one of its chief
est characteristics and in no one single in
stance is there hetter illustration of gen
uine growing prosperity than can be found
with the Standard Manufacturing Co..
makers Of the celebrated |. y. L.. Exten-
sion tables, North and Center streets.
These works have been founded since lss5,
and have enjoyed one continual season OF
prosperity. To a REPURLIC reporter, a
member Of this company recently stated:
Our business has been continually im-
proving since the first year we started.
This spring has been phenomnaily large
and We are now turning out 100 extension
tables daily. ranging in size from six TO
eighteen lttt- WHICH gives sttduS tIipIoy :
ment 10 sixty hands"
Where do you find yonr principal mar
ket?"
I'VE are shipping goods all over the
United States from the Pacific coast TO all
the eastern Atlantic states. besides cult
waiting and enlarglng cur growing export
trade with Europe ..
do you anticipate good year." assru
the scribe, as he withdrew. b.
"A big year. Today our trade is al
than double what it was year ago. or al
The Standard Manufacturing Co bod V,
oughly equipped with all the lar line. h,
working machinery required in zen, and ti'
II is comprised of enterprisi"e leader W
their Y l.. Extension table, Sh
of its line in this country. 81;
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

/ Among the oldest mercantile interests n,
the city ard the oldest drug hons. hare l..
'ha' oi Charles Ludlow " Co. whole and
| retail dealers in drugs medicines. chemi-
Gals, oils. window glass. paints and general
pharmacists, No. 55 East Main street. The
sish ol the present senior member of this
Hiih was tlrSt swung to the notice of the
image inhabitants of Springfield in ls32
hits-hSe Years ago. Stocks were not as
large theh as now. and hundreds of disease
curing ana paln-killing remedies at present
!" tne lotlnliia OF regular physicians had
nor Deeil discovered. Talking with a mem
oer OF this hrm. it was stated to REPI-HII
man tha' everything had changed from the
oid hieth"dS OF conducting the drug busi-
nesH III uays agone. Stocks were very
mum increased In quantity. more varied in
aitieieS carried and the amount of bnsi-
i'es> annually TRANSACTED several hundred
per orht. greater than twenty years ago
we are daily feeling the Accelerated |
l'n!Se oi Trade and good times" he added.
ihe deh'aud Is constantly growing ami
rhiaSihe We are doing to-day a great
'eai mere business in all departments than
'o' thr same time last year We have
prepared fnll line Of patent medicines In
axe tue place OF the usual remedies of the
market. anu particularly those adopted for
pfllg ana summer ailments for both s.xes
iid All ages. They are put I'D with rx-
ienie care and can be recommended far
heiF purity and effectiveness. The nre-
cfiptioh department is strictly feature ,
! lact larger than any other drug house in,
ne city. fancy goods and toilet articles
re carried in great variety.